Tablets and digital newsstands: Are they really a good deal for publishers?

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The advent of tablet computers fueled publishers dreams of combining an immersive user experience with a new subscription market. However, Apples steep cut and tough rules has given many publishers (most recently Time Inc.) pause. Plus, recently News Corp reported less-than-stellar initial performance for its iPad-only paper, The Daily. Against this backdrop, this week Barnes & Noble is launching its Nook e-reader app for Android tablets. But B&N refuses to say how it will handle...
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